Tortilla Flat Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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Tortilla Flat Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which saint is mentioned in the book?
(a) St. Francis.
(b) St. Nicholas.
(c) St. Jude.
(d) St. Anthony.

2. Who is Pilon?
(a) The town barber.
(b) A bartender.
(c) Danny's friend.
(d) A mechanic.

3. What do the other paisanos find on St. Andrews Eve?
(a) Nothing.
(b) A skeleton.
(c) An empty buried chest.
(d) Some empty wine bottles.

4. What is Danny's role in TORTILLA FLAT?
(a) Force of evil.
(b) Comedic foil.
(c) Protagonist.
(d) Supporting character.

5. What lesson do the men glean from the house burning down?
(a) Never leave wine overnight.
(b) Never let Jesus have matches.
(c) Always keep the grass wet.
(d) Always put a globe over a candle.

6. What word meaning "friend" is used in TORTILLA FLAT?
(a) Paisano.
(b) Buddy.
(c) Dude.
(d) Homey.

7. Who shares wine with Pilon and Pablo?
(a) Max Sanchez.
(b) Jorge Garcia.
(c) Jesus Maria Corcoran.
(d) Jesus Luis.

8. What does the Pirate sell every day?
(a) Fish.
(b) Wine.
(c) Cigarettes.
(d) Pitchwood.

9. The unused bra will now be a gift for whom?
(a) Mrs. Luiz.
(b) Mrs. Morales.
(c) Mrs. Torrelli.
(d) Mrs. Sanchez.

10. Why does Pilon think he will be the one to find the treasure?
(a) He has a sixth sense about these things.
(b) His heart is clean and unselfish.
(c) He has a good metal detector.
(d) He has won before.

11. How does Pilon choose a spot to dig for treasure?
(a) He sees a blue pillar of light.
(b) He has a metal detector.
(c) St. Andrew tells him the spot.
(d) He had a dream about it.

12. Who does Pilon make dig at the treasure spot?
(a) Pablo.
(b) Danny.
(c) Jesus.
(d) Joe.

13. What item does the person in #26 still want to buy for the object of his affections even though she leaves him to go with some soldiers?
(a) Purse.
(b) Bra.
(c) Hat.
(d) Stockings.

14. At whose home to Pilon and Pablo have dinner?
(a) Mrs. Torrelli's.
(b) Mrs. Luiz's.
(c) Mrs. Tomas'.
(d) Mrs. Garcia's.

15. Who walks about freely on St. Andrew's Eve?
(a) Ghosts.
(b) Pirates.
(c) Children.
(d) Thieves.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many dogs does the Pirate have?

2. What do Danny and the jailer do while Danny is still incarcerated?

3. Which woman is Danny interested in?

4. What payment does Senora Torrelli give Pilon for the stolen articles?

5. What do Pilon and Pablo worry about in the new housing arrangement?

(see the answer keys)

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